Such an opportunity for learning should not be underestimated – in a sector characterised by rapid growth and steep learning curves, hearing other founders’ experiences, solutions and advice can help provide insight and inspiration for business owners here at home.

Startup Grind was founded in the Silicon Valley and has became an independent startup community linking more than 1.5 million entrepreneurs in 300 cities. Part of its mission is to make the startup journey “less lonely, more connected and more memorable” and it has partnered up with organisations such as Google for Entrepreneurs to nurture communities across the globe. This year, the Startup Grind APAC event has been brought to Melbourne by MYOB in partnership with Google for Entrepreneurs.

MYOB has not only brought community events to Australia, but has also helped set up various co-working opportunities and entrepreneurship programs. The company sponsors the She Starts initiative by BlueChilli and has partnered with the Startup Victoria and CreativeCubes.co to give several startups free access to deskpace, mentors and workshops.

Part of the extensive agenda at the Startup Grind APAC event presented by MYOB is a fireside chat with Justin Dry, cofounder of Vinomofo, which in 2016 raised $25 million in its first external round of funding in 2016 to expand into New Zealand, the US, the UK and parts of south-east Asia.

MYOB has partnered with Startup Daily to give away 10 double passes to attend Startup Grind APAC. To enter, tell us in 25 words or less how your startup could benefit from attending. Comment below or email info@pinstripemedia.com.au to get your entry in!